by Dianne
Wondering what the heck is going on with Dick? Well, we are too. Here's what we know and it's not much. The medical wheels are turning slowly. He did receive 1-2 units of blood last night and the bleeder seems to have stopped, maybe. He did swallow the camera capsule first thing this morning. Late afternoon he had another VQ scan, the first one at this hospital. Results are not back from either test. He is still on a liquid diet and scheduled for another artery-type test in the morning. Hopefully we'll have tests results along with a solution some time soon. Will keep you posted; until then.....
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
A Change in Plans
by Dianne
Due to the bleeding and drop in blood pressure, they will stabilize him for the night and proceed with the camera capsule procedure in the morning. So.... we will try to get a decent night's sleep. Until tomorrow....
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Due to the bleeding and drop in blood pressure, they will stabilize him for the night and proceed with the camera capsule procedure in the morning. So.... we will try to get a decent night's sleep. Until tomorrow....
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A Brief Update
by Dianne
Rick received a call from his mom about an hour ago. They will be taking Dick into surgery as soon as they can assemble a surgical team. He has an active bleeder which needs immediate attention. She will call when he is out of surgery but we are not sure what time that may be. Until then......
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Rick received a call from his mom about an hour ago. They will be taking Dick into surgery as soon as they can assemble a surgical team. He has an active bleeder which needs immediate attention. She will call when he is out of surgery but we are not sure what time that may be. Until then......
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Brrrr! It's Cold Up Here.
by Keith
For those who are not aware, Pat and I left Tuesday morning for Council Bluffs, IA (across the river from Omaha.) We came to attend the funeral of Pat's 39 year old niece.
Here's a picture taken his afternoon.
Pat's ready to come back to the park! We plan to do just that, starting Saturday morning.
For those who are not aware, Pat and I left Tuesday morning for Council Bluffs, IA (across the river from Omaha.) We came to attend the funeral of Pat's 39 year old niece.
Here's a picture taken his afternoon.
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| BRRR! |
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Catching Up with Dick Carlson
by Dianne
For those not currently at Rockport 35 RV Park, and those who are, here's to catching up with Dick Carlson and his long journey to locating those elusive bleeders that have been plaguing him since admission to Christus Spohn in Corpus on January 21st. He was released on the 25th but ended up being readmitted on January 30th to The Heart Hospital in Corpus. He's undergone multiple tests from EGD's, Colonoscopies, VQ Scans, MRI's, and a few other tests - all without an answer to where he is bleeding internally. Both of these hospitals have exhausted their resources with no results. Today he will be transported, by ambulance, to UTSA University Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Hopefully, they will have the advanced technology/equipment needed to identify the origin of bleeding and put a stop to it. To date he has had 23 units of blood.
As you can imagine, it is beginning to take a toll on Dick's sense of humor and easy going spirit. We are asking that you join us in our prayers that God our Father will guide the doctors to the source of his medical problems and allow his healing and the return to his family.
If you want to send a card to Dick, you can address it to the Rockport 35 RV Park address -- 4851 N. Highway 35, Rockport, TX 78382.
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For those not currently at Rockport 35 RV Park, and those who are, here's to catching up with Dick Carlson and his long journey to locating those elusive bleeders that have been plaguing him since admission to Christus Spohn in Corpus on January 21st. He was released on the 25th but ended up being readmitted on January 30th to The Heart Hospital in Corpus. He's undergone multiple tests from EGD's, Colonoscopies, VQ Scans, MRI's, and a few other tests - all without an answer to where he is bleeding internally. Both of these hospitals have exhausted their resources with no results. Today he will be transported, by ambulance, to UTSA University Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Hopefully, they will have the advanced technology/equipment needed to identify the origin of bleeding and put a stop to it. To date he has had 23 units of blood.As you can imagine, it is beginning to take a toll on Dick's sense of humor and easy going spirit. We are asking that you join us in our prayers that God our Father will guide the doctors to the source of his medical problems and allow his healing and the return to his family.
If you want to send a card to Dick, you can address it to the Rockport 35 RV Park address -- 4851 N. Highway 35, Rockport, TX 78382.
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
Rain Amount
by Keith
The amount of rain reported by my John Deere Weather Station was 1.66".
We were not inconvenienced by it and I'm sure the farmers were thankful.
The amount of rain reported by my John Deere Weather Station was 1.66".
We were not inconvenienced by it and I'm sure the farmers were thankful.
Calallen: Where is it???
by Keith
One of the subjects covered by the after-icecream group tonight was the town of Calallen. We all hear it mentioned on the weather and news broadcasts, but what is it and where is it?
The atlas on the back table was no help. We couldn't find it.
Google to the rescue!
Here are some of the pertinent parts from an article The History of Calallen:
The map below answers the question as to where the non-town of Calallen is located:
So now we all know.
This information is provided as another service of the Rockport 35 RV Park blog.
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One of the subjects covered by the after-icecream group tonight was the town of Calallen. We all hear it mentioned on the weather and news broadcasts, but what is it and where is it?
The atlas on the back table was no help. We couldn't find it.
Google to the rescue!
Here are some of the pertinent parts from an article The History of Calallen:
"The community of Calallen is on the Nueces River in the north central Nueces County. It is approximately 16 miles from Corpus Christi, Texas. You will not see a sign that says "Calallen" along IH37, nor will you see it on a highway map. ....
"Calallen did not bother to incorporate until they were threatened by annexation by Corpus Christi. The same day that incorporation vote was taken and passed so did annexation. Annexation took precedence over incorporation, so Calallen became a part of Corpus Christi in 1970. Since then, the area has again become a thriving community. ....."
The map below answers the question as to where the non-town of Calallen is located:
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| Calallen isn't a town but is here! |
So now we all know.
This information is provided as another service of the Rockport 35 RV Park blog.
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